Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Ofunato
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M3.6 Earthquake near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 07:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c41d15222be22ed5f94d4191f5d1076902341675
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 07:19:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90000,
142.00000
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 951 Catalogue entries
Of 950 other entries for this area and period, 419 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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